Chapter 032
DARIUS
Sebastian woke up later in the evening, just as the sun was beginning to set over the pack lands. He had slept through the entire morning and afternoon without a single interruption.
I could see it immediately, the weakness in his movements, the paleness of his skin, the way he struggled to sit up.
"Easy," I said, moving to help him. "Do not strain yourself."
"I feel so weak," Sebastian said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I did not realize how exhausted I was until I woke up."
He tried to stand, but his legs gave out beneath him almost immediately. I caught him before he could fall, scooping him into my arms and carrying him back to the healer's quarters. His body was light, almost fragile in my hold, and it reminded me of just how close I had come to losing
